[Argyle Shepard]

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Originally Posted by werdnaq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do you experience a ton of incoming sound penetrating your Denons? This is my only remaining concern with these cans. I hear they prevent leakage but don't really isolate anything. Is this a problem for you?

That's true. In an office environment they're great, once the volume is at a good level I can't hear a thing. Subway or airplanes are probably a no-no though as you would probably have to blast the volume to drown anything out.

 

[ast]

B&H has DT150 for $192. It is one of the best money I spent on a pair of headphones. I rank it over HD6x0, SA5000, K701, DT880/990, AD2000/W5000.

 

[werdnaq]

Can a CMOY amp off eBay (in the mail) sufficiently drive DT150 and their 2500ohm?

Sorry, I'm new!

 

[Tiemen]

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Originally Posted by werdnaq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Can a CMOY amp off eBay (in the mail) sufficiently drive DT150 and their 2500ohm? Sorry, I'm new!

From what I've read, the CMOY is able to drive a HD600.
So it should be able to drive the 250 ohm DT150 as well.

 

[ast]

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Originally Posted by Tiemen /img/forum/go_quote.gif From what I've read, the CMOY is able to drive a HD600. So it should be able to drive the 250 ohm DT150 as well.

I think so too, although I have no experience on CMOY.

 

[intoart]

Now that I have heard them, I can wholeheartedly recommend the DT770 Pros. I actually prefer them to my K701s, which is seriously impressive since the K701s are amazing!

 

[Benaiir]

Someone said the JVC HA-RX900 sounds VERY similar to the Denon 2000's. Maybe you should consider these and save the money for food, books, and other necessities.

 

[Tiemen]

werdnaq, congrats on your DT150!
Please share your thoughts about them.

Edit: I happen to know he bought a DT150 from Anouk.

 

[kool bubba ice]

DT150 or the unheralded DT48. The 150s are more music..Sonys XB700 use 'leak proof technology.'

 

[Trav]

For > $150, Beyer DT 150, period. Yes my cmoy drives them respectably. < $150, Denon 1001. I've not really noticed a "Marked" improvement with them amped.

 

[GooWiz]

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Originally Posted by werdnaq /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anybody have any thoughts on the AT-A700s?

At the beginning of the semester I was in the exact same position as you, looking for closed cans for dorms and library usage. I bought the AT-A700s and have been using them throughout the semester. For a while I loved them, as they were my first true experience into decent headphones, however I recently purchased a Klispch Custom 3, and although these are IEMs which generally don't compare to full size headphones, they have made me become more critical about the sound and have been starting to realize weaknesses in the A700. In general, they lack a bit in the bass; there are songs in which the bass is not lacking a sufficient in power, just in general its a bit lacking. Also, I feel the highs a bit shrill, with some sibilance. I end up EQing a little bit, adding some bass, and/or lower the high a bit. For these reasons, I have recently been looking for an upgrade to these, but honestly they do sound pretty good, I was in love with them for quite a bit but am starting to want better. On portability, I have taken them to the library quite often, as I do end up staying for hours quite often (the pain of being an engineer...) and until now they have been fairing decently, but without a proper case (I just put them in my backpack albeit carefully) I am getting worried how much beating they can take. Hope this helped.

Sorry for piggy-backing on this thread, but if anyone would suggest a good upgrade from the A700s, that'd be great. Must be closed though. Thanks!

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by GooWiz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry for piggy-backing on this thread, but if anyone would suggest a good upgrade from the A700s, that'd be great. Must be closed though. Thanks!

What's your budget for this upgrade? What source and amp will you be using? Why not start your own thread? You might get better help that way.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Trav /img/forum/go_quote.gif < $150, Denon 1001. I've not really noticed a "Marked" improvement with them amped.

What amp or amps have you tried that led you to this observation? And was your D1001 modded in any particular way? Thanks

 

[Trav]

Cmoy,Creek OBH-11(elpac psu).Non modded.